Spring last year (2014) my mum introduced me to "Ross Poldark"! I had remembered seeing this old VHS's as a child in the cabinet, and vague understanding it was some program that my mum was mad about, and it was about Cornish Mining but I had never watched them or shown any interest.
The 2015 new series has just aired episode 2, and is already very popular (Not least because of the new Ross, played by Aidain Turner). However, if you are new to Poldark I urge you all to watch the original 1970's series too, because really it is such a treat, and in my opinion cannot be bettered. I have just started to read the books that its based on, along side the TV series. I am also re-watching the original TV series too at the moment.
The actors in the original were a dream cast, and fit perfectly in their roles. Robin Ellis who played Cap'n Ross Poldark was some what of a heart throb. He doesn't necessarily have the perfect polished look that Aidan Turner does, but it was the handsomeness of his character that for me shone through in the original TV adaptation. The script was rich with dialogue, unlike the more 'moody' silences' current version. From the beginning Poldark had me hooked. Yes its a little old fashioned watching it now, 40 years on, but its so much more punchy and funny that what the BBC has just produced now. Do not get me wrong, I am enjoying the new BBC drama, very much, and the characters are growing on me. Its a different way, it was never going to be the same. The story is moving so fast with the new 2015 version. As I mentioned there was much more conversation/explanation as to what is going on in the original series. I wonder if I had never watched the original, would I have got a good understanding of the characters & their relationship with each other. I don't think so.
Robin is now living in France, and he has personally replied to my post on his blog last year! He has also favourited one of my tweets! I found this program on youtube earlier which is very interesting about the original series:
The Cult of Poldark
It's definitely worth a watch to give you a feel of the programme.
As I said I am warming to the new casting in the 2015 Poldark. At first I was reluctant to like Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson. Its because I love Angharad Rees portrayal of Demelza so much, she had so much charisma! The new Demelza seems so tall, and awkward and clumsy looking but I am sure as the series progress she will come into the role. I can't wait till Sunday evening now. In the 1970's Poldark took the nation by storm. It was on at 7pm back then! I wish it were on a little earlier, as I am always quite tired by 9pm! I've watched the first episode of the new series three times, and I have watched the second episode two times. Well, I am off to have a little read of the the first book, since my little one is sleeping!
The actors in the original were a dream cast, and fit perfectly in their roles. Robin Ellis who played Cap'n Ross Poldark was some what of a heart throb. He doesn't necessarily have the perfect polished look that Aidan Turner does, but it was the handsomeness of his character that for me shone through in the original TV adaptation. The script was rich with dialogue, unlike the more 'moody' silences' current version. From the beginning Poldark had me hooked. Yes its a little old fashioned watching it now, 40 years on, but its so much more punchy and funny that what the BBC has just produced now. Do not get me wrong, I am enjoying the new BBC drama, very much, and the characters are growing on me. Its a different way, it was never going to be the same. The story is moving so fast with the new 2015 version. As I mentioned there was much more conversation/explanation as to what is going on in the original series. I wonder if I had never watched the original, would I have got a good understanding of the characters & their relationship with each other. I don't think so.
Robin is now living in France, and he has personally replied to my post on his blog last year! He has also favourited one of my tweets! I found this program on youtube earlier which is very interesting about the original series:
The Cult of Poldark
It's definitely worth a watch to give you a feel of the programme.As I said I am warming to the new casting in the 2015 Poldark. At first I was reluctant to like Demelza, played by Eleanor Tomlinson. Its because I love Angharad Rees portrayal of Demelza so much, she had so much charisma! The new Demelza seems so tall, and awkward and clumsy looking but I am sure as the series progress she will come into the role. I can't wait till Sunday evening now. In the 1970's Poldark took the nation by storm. It was on at 7pm back then! I wish it were on a little earlier, as I am always quite tired by 9pm! I've watched the first episode of the new series three times, and I have watched the second episode two times. Well, I am off to have a little read of the the first book, since my little one is sleeping!
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